All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only except time specific items identified herein (i.e. Public Hearing). The order of business within each day may be changed without notice. All items may be re-ordered to be heard on any day of the noticed meeting. Persons wishing to address the Commission on Teacher Credentialing on a subject to be considered at this meeting are asked to complete a Request Card and give it to the Recording Secretary prior to the discussion of the item.

Reasonable Accommodation: Any person with a disability requiring disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may make a request by contacting Rhonda Brown at (916) 322-6253 or sending a written request to that person at 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five working days in advance of the meeting.

Live Webcast Presentation: The Commission meeting will be webcast via the internet. Access the broadcast on the CTC Meetings page. While the Commission intends to webcast this meeting, it may not be possible to webcast all or part of the open meeting due to technical issues or limitations on resources.

The Commission will meet in closed session pursuant to California Government Code section 11126(e), to consider pending litigation (Carroll v Commission on Teacher Credentialing et al., Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 34-2012-00135527) and an allegation of violations of state law governing student access to fully prepared teachers. The Commission will report out of Closed Session appropriately concerning any and all actions taken or determinations made therein.

General Session

Approximately 10:00 a.m.Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair

General SessionCommission Chair Linda Darling-Hammond will convene the General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Information3C: Special Education Authorizations and Assignments in CaliforniaThis agenda item provides information on the special education credential and authorization structure in California related to the assignments of these educators and the delivery of instruction and services. Additionally, key findings and considerations for state policymakers from recent National and State level reports are presented that address the alignment in preparation for general education and special education teacher certification along with federal requirements.

Closed Session

Linda Darling-Hammond, Chair

The Commission will go into Closed Session pursuant to California Education Code sections 44245 and 44248 to consider adverse actions, petitions for reinstatement and requests for reconsideration in discipline cases. The Commission will report out of Closed Session appropriately concerning any and all actions taken or determinations made therein.

Professional Practices Committee

Action5B: Committee of Credentials Vacancies for 2013-14The Committee will review the terms of the current members of the Committee of Credentials and determine whether to reappoint or declare vacancies for one public representative, one secondary school teacher and one school administrator position.